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Confirmed datePublic HolidayCivicCommunity

Australia Day 2027

When26 January 2027
WhereNationwide
RegionAcross Australia
Price / accessPublic holiday; local events set their own access conditions.

The shape of it

About

Australia Day is a nationwide public holiday on 26 January. Local ceremonies, protests, community gatherings and opening hours vary, so this entry describes the holiday rather than promising one national event programme.

Highlights

  • A nationwide public holiday
  • Different local civic and community programmes
  • Changed trading and transport patterns

Plan it well

  1. Check local council listings rather than assuming a single national celebration.
  2. Expect reduced hours at some businesses and services.
  3. Be aware that the date carries different meanings and public responses across communities.

Sources

Another state, another date

Keep the calendar open

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Events across Australia

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade 2027

Oxford Street and Flinders Street parade route

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PrideParadeLGBTQIA+
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Darwin Festival 2026

Festival Park and venues across Darwin

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